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  Washington, DC, Welcoming Church Program Training

Sponsored by
Lutherans Concerned / North America – Reconciling in Christ Program

November 14–16, 2008
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 East Capitol St
Washington, DC
20003

We begin gathering at Lutheran Church of the Reformation at 4:00 pm on Friday, November 14th. The training begins with an evening meal together at 5:00 pm and ends at 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 16th.

Registration deadline
October 31, 2008

Training
Lutheran Church of the Reformation

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Lodging
Capitol Hill Suites
200 C St SE
Washington DC 20003
202-543-6000

  • Single or double (two beds) occupancy suites available.
  • All rooms are non-smoking rooms.
  • Please note roommate preference if any, when registering.
  • Transportation will be provided as needed.
  • Spa-like amenities such as robes, slippers and Aveda bath products.
  • Microwaves, refrigerators and coffeemakers in each room.
  • 32-inch flat screen TVs with DVD players, CD players with MP3 connections.
  • Free wired and wireless high speed Internet access.
  • On-site fitness center.

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Other Housing Options
Hosted housing is also available. Ground transportation to and from host family homes will be provided if needed.

Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Food
Meals will be nutritious and tasty. Please note dietary restrictions on your registration form.

Fees
Registration including meals and materials:

  • Single occupancy: $365.00 ($85.00 + $280.00) registration includes cost of single room.
  • Double occupancy: $225.00 ($85.00 + $140.00) registration includes cost of shared room.
  • Commuter registration: $85.00 (meals and materials only, no housing)
  • Scholarship ($85.00) available upon request to cover registration with hosted housing if necessary. Travel is on your own or up to local hosts. Written information of need should accompany registration via email to grassroots@lcna.org or postal mail to LC/NA, PO Box 4707, Saint Paul, MN 55104.

Donations for sponsorship of a scholarship ($85.00) or portion thereof ($10.00–$75.00) for this or another Welcoming Church Program Training will be gladly accepted. Please mark on registration form.

Recommended Reading
Each participant is requested to obtain and read a copy of Doing Justice: Congregations and Community Organizing by Dennis A Jacobsen. This book, available on line for about $14 from Amazon, will enable you to understand more quickly the organizing concepts used in the training.

Registration deadline: October 31, 2008.

Cancellation fee: $25. No refunds after October 31, 2008.

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